I'm getting a tummy tuck May 8th, 2017 but I just stopped smoking marijuana just 2 weeks ago, i am going to have complications with my surgery? when can i start back after the surgery?
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Thank you for sharing your pictures and concerns. The swelling you are experiencing is natural following a tummy tuck and liposuction. You are very early post-op in terms of the healing process and you will notice significant improvement with time. Note that it can take six months to a year to...
Yes, I have been using dermabond prineo for my tummy tuck final dressing for about 1 year. I like it better than traditional dermabond because of the strength the mesh adds. I also like how low maintenance it makes post op dressing changes. I find it last longer than steristrips and pr...
Thank you for sharing your question and photographs. The string you have removed from your tube is a congealed portion of blood and serum that took the shape off your drain tube. As you milked the drain this coagulated string of tissue was pushed into the bulb. This is not uncommon and ne...